Technical Research Assistant lI Per Diem BWH Neurology

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are searching for a talented, highly organized and responsible scientist with strong potential to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will assist with a multi-faceted project that will provide experience in establishing:

 

1. An MSA Biomarkers Program (Biobank) 
2. An MSA multidisciplinary clinic
3. A consortium of local and international research collaborations 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation, both internally and externally, of clinical research studies.
• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and makes independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
• Working in concert with Principal Investigator and/or Research Manager, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
• Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database.
• In conjunction with Research Manager/Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems and institutional review board approval.
• Recommends changes to research protocols.
• Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
• Assists PI or Research Manager with preparation for presentation and written published articles.
• Responsible for training and orienting new staff..
• Performs elementary wetlab procedures (eg Processing of blood and CSF, culture of skin biopsy-derived fibroblasts, Maxi-, Mini-prep, PCR)
• Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures and maintains detailed records of methodologies and results.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in a neat, orderly manner. 
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. 
• Assist with different projects and members within the research team.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed.